2 Department of Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
These alternatives typically show lower efficacy than GLP-1s but provide meaningful benefits at reduced cost
Compounded versions of these drugs that have not been vetted by the FDA are also available to consumers, even as the FDA recently called for an end to their sale and production
Dietary fibre, particularly soluble fibre, appears to enhance GLP-1 production by promoting the formation of short-chain fatty acids through bacterial fermentation in the colon, which may then stimulate L-cells
The goal is not just to lose weight
Which I agree with, Smith said, because you dont want patients thinking youre the compounding pharmacy. SkinnyRx and Genesis Health International did not respond to requests for comment